Five good 1 No certification without verification A truly

reasons Eurovent Certification offers the only AHU Certification Programme in Europe international
to choose
where the final assembled products, and not only the software of component
suppliers, are regularly verified by independent test laboratories according to
certification
Eurovent Certified European and International Standards.

Air Handling
2 Internationally recognized
Units (AHU)
The Eurovent Certification Programmes are an internationally recognized
guarantee for reliable and correct manufacturers’ data.

3 Always the right choice

The five energy efficiency classes of the new energy efficiency label for Air The Eurovent Certification Programmes are managed by an autonomous
Handling Units guarantee that you always make the right choice : whether you organization, the Eurovent Certification Company. It is recognized world-wide for
want an A or an E. securing correct and reliable product data for HVAC&R equipment.

4 Excellent value for money Currently, more than 180 manufacturers from all over the world have their units
You get exactly what you pay for. tested on a voluntary basis in the framework of 17 certification programmes of
Due to reliable and accurate capacity ratings, the energy cost of the Air Handling which the first ones were established in 1994.
Unit is predictable and consistent with the product and its application. The unit
can be designed with confidence using correctly sized and matched equipment. The principle of Eurovent Certification is the same for all programmes and unique
This will bring down the operational cost. within the HVAC&R sector, as Eurovent is the only body in Europe verifying
physically whether the manufacturer’s data are correct through tests carried
5 Fair competition out by independent laboratories under contract with Eurovent Certification.

By using the same rating standards for all manufacturers participating in the
Manufacturers willing to participate present their product range to Eurovent
Eurovent Certification programmes, Eurovent Certification guarantees fair
Certification. Eurovent Certification then makes a random choice of a pro-
competition between the manufacturers and facilitates the engineer’s choice
duct at the manufacturing site of the producer and asks a test laboratory
since he can trust in the supplied data without making detailed comparisons.
to verify it. Only when the test results correspond to the data in the product
literature or in the software of the manufacturer, will the product be certified. If
not, the manufacturer is required to change his literature or his software or else to
withdraw from the certification programme.

Eurovent Certification for Air Handling Units : Eurovent works with 12 European test facilities specialised in different product

Five Energy Efficiency classes groups according to their equipment and set-up, such as TÜV in Germany, etc.

to make the right choice

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Five good 1 No certification without verification A truly
reasons Eurovent Certification offers the only AHU Certification Programme in Europe international
to choose
where the final assembled products, and not only the software of component
suppliers, are regularly verified by independent test laboratories according to
certification
Eurovent Certified European and International Standards.

Air Handling
2 Internationally recognized
Units (AHU)
The Eurovent Certification Programmes are an internationally recognized
guarantee for reliable and correct manufacturers’ data.

3 Always the right choice

The five energy efficiency classes of the new energy efficiency label for Air The Eurovent Certification Programmes are managed by an autonomous
Handling Units guarantee that you always make the right choice : whether you organization, the Eurovent Certification Company. It is recognized world-wide for
want an A or an E. securing correct and reliable product data for HVAC&R equipment.

4 Excellent value for money Currently, more than 180 manufacturers from all over the world have their units
You get exactly what you pay for. tested on a voluntary basis in the framework of 17 certification programmes of
Due to reliable and accurate capacity ratings, the energy cost of the Air Handling which the first ones were established in 1994.
Unit is predictable and consistent with the product and its application. The unit
can be designed with confidence using correctly sized and matched equipment. The principle of Eurovent Certification is the same for all programmes and unique
This will bring down the operational cost. within the HVAC&R sector, as Eurovent is the only body in Europe verifying
physically whether the manufacturer’s data are correct through tests carried
5 Fair competition out by independent laboratories under contract with Eurovent Certification.

By using the same rating standards for all manufacturers participating in the
Manufacturers willing to participate present their product range to Eurovent
Eurovent Certification programmes, Eurovent Certification guarantees fair
Certification. Eurovent Certification then makes a random choice of a pro-
competition between the manufacturers and facilitates the engineer’s choice
duct at the manufacturing site of the producer and asks a test laboratory
since he can trust in the supplied data without making detailed comparisons.
to verify it. Only when the test results correspond to the data in the product
literature or in the software of the manufacturer, will the product be certified. If
not, the manufacturer is required to change his literature or his software or else to
withdraw from the certification programme.

Eurovent Certification for Air Handling Units : Eurovent works with 12 European test facilities specialised in different product

Five Energy Efficiency classes groups according to their equipment and set-up, such as TÜV in Germany, etc.

to make the right choice

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Five good 1 No certification without verification A truly
reasons Eurovent Certification offers the only AHU Certification Programme in Europe international
to choose
where the final assembled products, and not only the software of component
suppliers, are regularly verified by independent test laboratories according to
certification
Eurovent Certified European and International Standards.

Air Handling
2 Internationally recognized
Units (AHU)
The Eurovent Certification Programmes are an internationally recognized
guarantee for reliable and correct manufacturers’ data.

3 Always the right choice

The five energy efficiency classes of the new energy efficiency label for Air The Eurovent Certification Programmes are managed by an autonomous
Handling Units guarantee that you always make the right choice : whether you organization, the Eurovent Certification Company. It is recognized world-wide for
want an A or an E. securing correct and reliable product data for HVAC&R equipment.

4 Excellent value for money Currently, more than 180 manufacturers from all over the world have their units
You get exactly what you pay for. tested on a voluntary basis in the framework of 17 certification programmes of
Due to reliable and accurate capacity ratings, the energy cost of the Air Handling which the first ones were established in 1994.
Unit is predictable and consistent with the product and its application. The unit
can be designed with confidence using correctly sized and matched equipment. The principle of Eurovent Certification is the same for all programmes and unique
This will bring down the operational cost. within the HVAC&R sector, as Eurovent is the only body in Europe verifying
physically whether the manufacturer’s data are correct through tests carried
5 Fair competition out by independent laboratories under contract with Eurovent Certification.

By using the same rating standards for all manufacturers participating in the
Manufacturers willing to participate present their product range to Eurovent
Eurovent Certification programmes, Eurovent Certification guarantees fair
Certification. Eurovent Certification then makes a random choice of a pro-
competition between the manufacturers and facilitates the engineer’s choice
duct at the manufacturing site of the producer and asks a test laboratory
since he can trust in the supplied data without making detailed comparisons.
to verify it. Only when the test results correspond to the data in the product
literature or in the software of the manufacturer, will the product be certified. If
not, the manufacturer is required to change his literature or his software or else to
withdraw from the certification programme.

Eurovent Certification for Air Handling Units : Eurovent works with 12 European test facilities specialised in different product

Five Energy Efficiency classes groups according to their equipment and set-up, such as TÜV in Germany, etc.

to make the right choice

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EN 13053 : A European Standard To measure Like no other certification programme in Europe, Eurovent Certification stands for
reliable, correct and precise manufacturers’ data. The Eurovent Five energy efficiency classes to make the right choice Life Cycle Cost Life Cycle Cost (LCC) considerations are a very powerful tool to evaluate the
energy consumption and the total operational cost of Air Handling Units. When
as the basis to evaluate the energy means to know : Energy Efficiency With the new energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units, Eurovent Certification
(LCC) combined with an energy efficiency label, the customer can be sure to get exactly
Why ?
efficiency of Air Handling Units The Eurovent Because the data are actually measured by independent test laboratories accor-
Label helps planners, installers, OEMs and end-users selecting the most suitable product considerations what he expects.

Certification ding to the international test standards EN 13053 (performance characteristics) for Air Handling for their application. for Air Handling No more apples and oranges
programme and EN 1886 (mechanical characteristics)
Units Energy efficiency at one glance :
Units Eurovent Certification provides a detailed model to get a clear picture of the full

To facilitate the evaluation of the energy efficiency of Air Handling Units for planners,
for Air Handling What ? Five energy efficiency classes from A (for the highest energy efficiency) to E (for cost involved with all Air Handling Units whilst making sure that the data of all

OEMs, installers and end-users, Eurovent Certification developed an energy Units Within the framework of EN 13053 and EN 1886, several criteria are regularly
measured by independent test facilities under contract with Eurovent Certification.
the lowest energy efficiency) offer exactly the right answer regarding the level of manufacturers participating in the programme are comparable.

efficiency label based on the internationally recognized European Standard energy efficiency required, whilst keeping it clear and simple. It takes into account parameters such as :
Mechanical characteristics (Test Standard EN 1886) Air volume flow
EN 13053 “Ventilation for buildings – Air handling units – Rating and
Casing strength
performance for units, components and sections” Globally recognized : Air supply temperature in winter and summer
Casing air leakage
Filter bypass leakage Based on the globally recognized European Standard EN 13053, the Eurovent Thermodynamic functions within the unit (heating, cooling, humidification,
Thermal transmittance of the casing energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units takes into account the air velocity, dehumidification)
Some basics about EN 13053 :
Thermal bridging factor
The energy consumption of Air Handling Units is mainly determined by three the absorbed electrical power of the fan motor as well as the efficiency of heat Climatic data at the place of the equipment
Acoustical insulation of casing
factors: recovery. Heat recovery efficiency
Performance characteristics (Test Standard EN 13053)
Temperature efficiency and pressure drop of the heat recovery Air flow - Available static pressure - power input Energy consumption of the fans
Air velocity in the internal cross section of the unit Octave band in-duct sound power level A clear vision requires precision : Operational time of the installation
Airborne sound power level Precision is an indispensable prerequisite for the energy efficiency certification Investment cost
Absorbed electric power of the fan motors Heating capacity
of Air Handling Units. Eurovent Certification is currently the only certification Energy cost
Cooling capacity
Heat recovery programme in Europe able to guarantee such precision through regular measuring Maintenance cost, etc.
Pressure loss on water side and testing of the units.
LCC and Energy Efficiency Label :
How ? Classes and Requirements : An unbeatable combination
Air Handling Units are no mass production units. Each product is unique and The data of Air Handling Units certified by Eurovent are directly comparable and
specifically adapted to the customers’ requirements. The AHU Eurovent Certification Definition of two unit types :
Programme takes this into account. 1. AN to EN for units with 100% recirculation air or with outdoor air > 9°C : no heat recovery offer a neutral basis for Life Cycle Cost calculations. Combined with the Eurovent

2. A to E for units with outdoor air ≤ 9°C and heat recovery energy efficiency label, planners, installers, OEMs and end-users obtain precise
Standard AHU Certification Procedure:
and clear data to be sure to make the right choice.
A product which has already been manufactured for a customer will be chosen
randomly at the manufacturer’s site for the test. Maximum f-Pref Heat recovery system
The manufacturer is then required to rebuild exactly the same product for CLASS velocity (outdoor air ≤ 9°C)
the certification. [m/s] [-] η [%] Φ [%] ∆P [Pa]
The unit will be delivered to an independent test laboratory under contract with
Eurovent. AN / A ≤ 1.8 ≤ 0.90 ≥ 71 % ≥ 75 % ≤ 280
The test laboratory will verify the air handling unit characteristics and compare BN / B ≤ 2.0 ≤ 0.95 ≥ 64 % ≥ 67 % ≤ 230
the obtained values to the manufacturer’s software output. ≤ 2.2 ≤ 1.00 ≥ 55 % ≥ 57 % ≤ 170
CN / C
The aim is to guarantee that the units are actually built according to the
manufacturer’s software or, in other words, that the software reflects the DN / D ≤ 2.5 ≤ 1.06 ≥ 45 % ≥ 47 % ≤ 125
actual values of the unit. EN / E ≤ 2.8 ≤ 1.12 ≥ 36 % ≥ 37 % ≤ 100
FN / F No requirements
How often ?
Inspection of the manufacturer’s site to make sure that the units are built according
to the manufacturer’s software is carried out every year by a Eurovent Expert and
tests of the real unit and the model box are carried out regularly in independent test
houses according to the ISO Quality System of the participant.
EN 13053 : A European Standard To measure Like no other certification programme in Europe, Eurovent Certification stands for
reliable, correct and precise manufacturers’ data. The Eurovent Five energy efficiency classes to make the right choice Life Cycle Cost Life Cycle Cost (LCC) considerations are a very powerful tool to evaluate the
energy consumption and the total operational cost of Air Handling Units. When
as the basis to evaluate the energy means to know : Energy Efficiency With the new energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units, Eurovent Certification
(LCC) combined with an energy efficiency label, the customer can be sure to get exactly
Why ?
efficiency of Air Handling Units The Eurovent Because the data are actually measured by independent test laboratories accor-
Label helps planners, installers, OEMs and end-users selecting the most suitable product considerations what he expects.

Certification ding to the international test standards EN 13053 (performance characteristics) for Air Handling for their application. for Air Handling No more apples and oranges
programme and EN 1886 (mechanical characteristics)
Units Energy efficiency at one glance :
Units Eurovent Certification provides a detailed model to get a clear picture of the full

To facilitate the evaluation of the energy efficiency of Air Handling Units for planners,
for Air Handling What ? Five energy efficiency classes from A (for the highest energy efficiency) to E (for cost involved with all Air Handling Units whilst making sure that the data of all

OEMs, installers and end-users, Eurovent Certification developed an energy Units Within the framework of EN 13053 and EN 1886, several criteria are regularly
measured by independent test facilities under contract with Eurovent Certification.
the lowest energy efficiency) offer exactly the right answer regarding the level of manufacturers participating in the programme are comparable.

efficiency label based on the internationally recognized European Standard energy efficiency required, whilst keeping it clear and simple. It takes into account parameters such as :
Mechanical characteristics (Test Standard EN 1886) Air volume flow
EN 13053 “Ventilation for buildings – Air handling units – Rating and
Casing strength
performance for units, components and sections” Globally recognized : Air supply temperature in winter and summer
Casing air leakage
Filter bypass leakage Based on the globally recognized European Standard EN 13053, the Eurovent Thermodynamic functions within the unit (heating, cooling, humidification,
Thermal transmittance of the casing energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units takes into account the air velocity, dehumidification)
Some basics about EN 13053 :
Thermal bridging factor
The energy consumption of Air Handling Units is mainly determined by three the absorbed electrical power of the fan motor as well as the efficiency of heat Climatic data at the place of the equipment
Acoustical insulation of casing
factors: recovery. Heat recovery efficiency
Performance characteristics (Test Standard EN 13053)
Temperature efficiency and pressure drop of the heat recovery Air flow - Available static pressure - power input Energy consumption of the fans
Air velocity in the internal cross section of the unit Octave band in-duct sound power level A clear vision requires precision : Operational time of the installation
Airborne sound power level Precision is an indispensable prerequisite for the energy efficiency certification Investment cost
Absorbed electric power of the fan motors Heating capacity
of Air Handling Units. Eurovent Certification is currently the only certification Energy cost
Cooling capacity
Heat recovery programme in Europe able to guarantee such precision through regular measuring Maintenance cost, etc.
Pressure loss on water side and testing of the units.
LCC and Energy Efficiency Label :
How ? Classes and Requirements : An unbeatable combination
Air Handling Units are no mass production units. Each product is unique and The data of Air Handling Units certified by Eurovent are directly comparable and
specifically adapted to the customers’ requirements. The AHU Eurovent Certification Definition of two unit types :
Programme takes this into account. 1. AN to EN for units with 100% recirculation air or with outdoor air > 9°C : no heat recovery offer a neutral basis for Life Cycle Cost calculations. Combined with the Eurovent

2. A to E for units with outdoor air ≤ 9°C and heat recovery energy efficiency label, planners, installers, OEMs and end-users obtain precise
Standard AHU Certification Procedure:
and clear data to be sure to make the right choice.
A product which has already been manufactured for a customer will be chosen
randomly at the manufacturer’s site for the test. Maximum f-Pref Heat recovery system
The manufacturer is then required to rebuild exactly the same product for CLASS velocity (outdoor air ≤ 9°C)
the certification. [m/s] [-] η [%] Φ [%] ∆P [Pa]
The unit will be delivered to an independent test laboratory under contract with
Eurovent. AN / A ≤ 1.8 ≤ 0.90 ≥ 71 % ≥ 75 % ≤ 280
The test laboratory will verify the air handling unit characteristics and compare BN / B ≤ 2.0 ≤ 0.95 ≥ 64 % ≥ 67 % ≤ 230
the obtained values to the manufacturer’s software output. ≤ 2.2 ≤ 1.00 ≥ 55 % ≥ 57 % ≤ 170
CN / C
The aim is to guarantee that the units are actually built according to the
manufacturer’s software or, in other words, that the software reflects the DN / D ≤ 2.5 ≤ 1.06 ≥ 45 % ≥ 47 % ≤ 125
actual values of the unit. EN / E ≤ 2.8 ≤ 1.12 ≥ 36 % ≥ 37 % ≤ 100
FN / F No requirements
How often ?
Inspection of the manufacturer’s site to make sure that the units are built according
to the manufacturer’s software is carried out every year by a Eurovent Expert and
tests of the real unit and the model box are carried out regularly in independent test
houses according to the ISO Quality System of the participant.
EN 13053 : A European Standard To measure Like no other certification programme in Europe, Eurovent Certification stands for
reliable, correct and precise manufacturers’ data. The Eurovent Five energy efficiency classes to make the right choice Life Cycle Cost Life Cycle Cost (LCC) considerations are a very powerful tool to evaluate the
energy consumption and the total operational cost of Air Handling Units. When
as the basis to evaluate the energy means to know : Energy Efficiency With the new energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units, Eurovent Certification
(LCC) combined with an energy efficiency label, the customer can be sure to get exactly
Why ?
efficiency of Air Handling Units The Eurovent Because the data are actually measured by independent test laboratories accor-
Label helps planners, installers, OEMs and end-users selecting the most suitable product considerations what he expects.

Certification ding to the international test standards EN 13053 (performance characteristics) for Air Handling for their application. for Air Handling No more apples and oranges
programme and EN 1886 (mechanical characteristics)
Units Energy efficiency at one glance :
Units Eurovent Certification provides a detailed model to get a clear picture of the full

To facilitate the evaluation of the energy efficiency of Air Handling Units for planners,
for Air Handling What ? Five energy efficiency classes from A (for the highest energy efficiency) to E (for cost involved with all Air Handling Units whilst making sure that the data of all

OEMs, installers and end-users, Eurovent Certification developed an energy Units Within the framework of EN 13053 and EN 1886, several criteria are regularly
measured by independent test facilities under contract with Eurovent Certification.
the lowest energy efficiency) offer exactly the right answer regarding the level of manufacturers participating in the programme are comparable.

efficiency label based on the internationally recognized European Standard energy efficiency required, whilst keeping it clear and simple. It takes into account parameters such as :
Mechanical characteristics (Test Standard EN 1886) Air volume flow
EN 13053 “Ventilation for buildings – Air handling units – Rating and
Casing strength
performance for units, components and sections” Globally recognized : Air supply temperature in winter and summer
Casing air leakage
Filter bypass leakage Based on the globally recognized European Standard EN 13053, the Eurovent Thermodynamic functions within the unit (heating, cooling, humidification,
Thermal transmittance of the casing energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units takes into account the air velocity, dehumidification)
Some basics about EN 13053 :
Thermal bridging factor
The energy consumption of Air Handling Units is mainly determined by three the absorbed electrical power of the fan motor as well as the efficiency of heat Climatic data at the place of the equipment
Acoustical insulation of casing
factors: recovery. Heat recovery efficiency
Performance characteristics (Test Standard EN 13053)
Temperature efficiency and pressure drop of the heat recovery Air flow - Available static pressure - power input Energy consumption of the fans
Air velocity in the internal cross section of the unit Octave band in-duct sound power level A clear vision requires precision : Operational time of the installation
Airborne sound power level Precision is an indispensable prerequisite for the energy efficiency certification Investment cost
Absorbed electric power of the fan motors Heating capacity
of Air Handling Units. Eurovent Certification is currently the only certification Energy cost
Cooling capacity
Heat recovery programme in Europe able to guarantee such precision through regular measuring Maintenance cost, etc.
Pressure loss on water side and testing of the units.
LCC and Energy Efficiency Label :
How ? Classes and Requirements : An unbeatable combination
Air Handling Units are no mass production units. Each product is unique and The data of Air Handling Units certified by Eurovent are directly comparable and
specifically adapted to the customers’ requirements. The AHU Eurovent Certification Definition of two unit types :
Programme takes this into account. 1. AN to EN for units with 100% recirculation air or with outdoor air > 9°C : no heat recovery offer a neutral basis for Life Cycle Cost calculations. Combined with the Eurovent

2. A to E for units with outdoor air ≤ 9°C and heat recovery energy efficiency label, planners, installers, OEMs and end-users obtain precise
Standard AHU Certification Procedure:
and clear data to be sure to make the right choice.
A product which has already been manufactured for a customer will be chosen
randomly at the manufacturer’s site for the test. Maximum f-Pref Heat recovery system
The manufacturer is then required to rebuild exactly the same product for CLASS velocity (outdoor air ≤ 9°C)
the certification. [m/s] [-] η [%] Φ [%] ∆P [Pa]
The unit will be delivered to an independent test laboratory under contract with
Eurovent. AN / A ≤ 1.8 ≤ 0.90 ≥ 71 % ≥ 75 % ≤ 280
The test laboratory will verify the air handling unit characteristics and compare BN / B ≤ 2.0 ≤ 0.95 ≥ 64 % ≥ 67 % ≤ 230
the obtained values to the manufacturer’s software output. ≤ 2.2 ≤ 1.00 ≥ 55 % ≥ 57 % ≤ 170
CN / C
The aim is to guarantee that the units are actually built according to the
manufacturer’s software or, in other words, that the software reflects the DN / D ≤ 2.5 ≤ 1.06 ≥ 45 % ≥ 47 % ≤ 125
actual values of the unit. EN / E ≤ 2.8 ≤ 1.12 ≥ 36 % ≥ 37 % ≤ 100
FN / F No requirements
How often ?
Inspection of the manufacturer’s site to make sure that the units are built according
to the manufacturer’s software is carried out every year by a Eurovent Expert and
tests of the real unit and the model box are carried out regularly in independent test
houses according to the ISO Quality System of the participant.
EN 13053 : A European Standard To measure Like no other certification programme in Europe, Eurovent Certification stands for
reliable, correct and precise manufacturers’ data. The Eurovent Five energy efficiency classes to make the right choice Life Cycle Cost Life Cycle Cost (LCC) considerations are a very powerful tool to evaluate the
energy consumption and the total operational cost of Air Handling Units. When
as the basis to evaluate the energy means to know : Energy Efficiency With the new energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units, Eurovent Certification
(LCC) combined with an energy efficiency label, the customer can be sure to get exactly
Why ?
efficiency of Air Handling Units The Eurovent Because the data are actually measured by independent test laboratories accor-
Label helps planners, installers, OEMs and end-users selecting the most suitable product considerations what he expects.

Certification ding to the international test standards EN 13053 (performance characteristics) for Air Handling for their application. for Air Handling No more apples and oranges
programme and EN 1886 (mechanical characteristics)
Units Energy efficiency at one glance :
Units Eurovent Certification provides a detailed model to get a clear picture of the full

To facilitate the evaluation of the energy efficiency of Air Handling Units for planners,
for Air Handling What ? Five energy efficiency classes from A (for the highest energy efficiency) to E (for cost involved with all Air Handling Units whilst making sure that the data of all

OEMs, installers and end-users, Eurovent Certification developed an energy Units Within the framework of EN 13053 and EN 1886, several criteria are regularly
measured by independent test facilities under contract with Eurovent Certification.
the lowest energy efficiency) offer exactly the right answer regarding the level of manufacturers participating in the programme are comparable.

efficiency label based on the internationally recognized European Standard energy efficiency required, whilst keeping it clear and simple. It takes into account parameters such as :
Mechanical characteristics (Test Standard EN 1886) Air volume flow
EN 13053 “Ventilation for buildings – Air handling units – Rating and
Casing strength
performance for units, components and sections” Globally recognized : Air supply temperature in winter and summer
Casing air leakage
Filter bypass leakage Based on the globally recognized European Standard EN 13053, the Eurovent Thermodynamic functions within the unit (heating, cooling, humidification,
Thermal transmittance of the casing energy efficiency label for Air Handling Units takes into account the air velocity, dehumidification)
Some basics about EN 13053 :
Thermal bridging factor
The energy consumption of Air Handling Units is mainly determined by three the absorbed electrical power of the fan motor as well as the efficiency of heat Climatic data at the place of the equipment
Acoustical insulation of casing
factors: recovery. Heat recovery efficiency
Performance characteristics (Test Standard EN 13053)
Temperature efficiency and pressure drop of the heat recovery Air flow - Available static pressure - power input Energy consumption of the fans
Air velocity in the internal cross section of the unit Octave band in-duct sound power level A clear vision requires precision : Operational time of the installation
Airborne sound power level Precision is an indispensable prerequisite for the energy efficiency certification Investment cost
Absorbed electric power of the fan motors Heating capacity
of Air Handling Units. Eurovent Certification is currently the only certification Energy cost
Cooling capacity
Heat recovery programme in Europe able to guarantee such precision through regular measuring Maintenance cost, etc.
Pressure loss on water side and testing of the units.
LCC and Energy Efficiency Label :
How ? Classes and Requirements : An unbeatable combination
Air Handling Units are no mass production units. Each product is unique and The data of Air Handling Units certified by Eurovent are directly comparable and
specifically adapted to the customers’ requirements. The AHU Eurovent Certification Definition of two unit types :
Programme takes this into account. 1. AN to EN for units with 100% recirculation air or with outdoor air > 9°C : no heat recovery offer a neutral basis for Life Cycle Cost calculations. Combined with the Eurovent

2. A to E for units with outdoor air ≤ 9°C and heat recovery energy efficiency label, planners, installers, OEMs and end-users obtain precise
Standard AHU Certification Procedure:
and clear data to be sure to make the right choice.
A product which has already been manufactured for a customer will be chosen
randomly at the manufacturer’s site for the test. Maximum f-Pref Heat recovery system
The manufacturer is then required to rebuild exactly the same product for CLASS velocity (outdoor air ≤ 9°C)
the certification. [m/s] [-] η [%] Φ [%] ∆P [Pa]
The unit will be delivered to an independent test laboratory under contract with
Eurovent. AN / A ≤ 1.8 ≤ 0.90 ≥ 71 % ≥ 75 % ≤ 280
The test laboratory will verify the air handling unit characteristics and compare BN / B ≤ 2.0 ≤ 0.95 ≥ 64 % ≥ 67 % ≤ 230
the obtained values to the manufacturer’s software output. ≤ 2.2 ≤ 1.00 ≥ 55 % ≥ 57 % ≤ 170
CN / C
The aim is to guarantee that the units are actually built according to the
manufacturer’s software or, in other words, that the software reflects the DN / D ≤ 2.5 ≤ 1.06 ≥ 45 % ≥ 47 % ≤ 125
actual values of the unit. EN / E ≤ 2.8 ≤ 1.12 ≥ 36 % ≥ 37 % ≤ 100
FN / F No requirements
How often ?
Inspection of the manufacturer’s site to make sure that the units are built according
to the manufacturer’s software is carried out every year by a Eurovent Expert and
tests of the real unit and the model box are carried out regularly in independent test
houses according to the ISO Quality System of the participant.
Five good 1 No certification without verification A truly
reasons Eurovent Certification offers the only AHU Certification Programme in Europe international
to choose
where the final assembled products, and not only the software of component
suppliers, are regularly verified by independent test laboratories according to
certification
Eurovent Certified European and International Standards.

Air Handling
2 Internationally recognized
Units (AHU)
The Eurovent Certification Programmes are an internationally recognized
guarantee for reliable and correct manufacturers’ data.

3 Always the right choice

The five energy efficiency classes of the new energy efficiency label for Air The Eurovent Certification Programmes are managed by an autonomous
Handling Units guarantee that you always make the right choice : whether you organization, the Eurovent Certification Company. It is recognized world-wide for
want an A or an E. securing correct and reliable product data for HVAC&R equipment.

4 Excellent value for money Currently, more than 180 manufacturers from all over the world have their units
You get exactly what you pay for. tested on a voluntary basis in the framework of 17 certification programmes of
Due to reliable and accurate capacity ratings, the energy cost of the Air Handling which the first ones were established in 1994.
Unit is predictable and consistent with the product and its application. The unit
can be designed with confidence using correctly sized and matched equipment. The principle of Eurovent Certification is the same for all programmes and unique
This will bring down the operational cost. within the HVAC&R sector, as Eurovent is the only body in Europe verifying
physically whether the manufacturer’s data are correct through tests carried
5 Fair competition out by independent laboratories under contract with Eurovent Certification.

By using the same rating standards for all manufacturers participating in the
Manufacturers willing to participate present their product range to Eurovent
Eurovent Certification programmes, Eurovent Certification guarantees fair
Certification. Eurovent Certification then makes a random choice of a pro-
competition between the manufacturers and facilitates the engineer’s choice
duct at the manufacturing site of the producer and asks a test laboratory
since he can trust in the supplied data without making detailed comparisons.
to verify it. Only when the test results correspond to the data in the product
literature or in the software of the manufacturer, will the product be certified. If
not, the manufacturer is required to change his literature or his software or else to
withdraw from the certification programme.

Eurovent Certification for Air Handling Units : Eurovent works with 12 European test facilities specialised in different product

Five Energy Efficiency classes groups according to their equipment and set-up, such as TÜV in Germany, etc.

to make the right choice

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